Thanks, Mike. That was very helpful. I think I would like to pursue distribution for these photos through Getty. And actually, I'm really just starting out here. I am in the middle of reading through "How to Sell and Resell..." and was working on building up an initial photo library when this shoot dropped into my lap. I learn best by doing, and thought I might as well take advantage of that opportunity - both to start learning how to market my photos (they seem like a more or less easy sell - they are major stars, major production, filming in a famous place) and to practice breaking into the business side of things.
In my research it seems like Getty's preferred method of contact is email. How closely does all of the info in Rohn's book, which seems to place more emphasis on physical/written correspondence translate to today when things have finally moved to primarily electronic / digital? I have a million questions, of course - not wanting to make the worst beginner mistakes. But I also don't mind learning by trial and error. I'm sure most of the recommendations in Rohn's book are still applicable, and I'm relying on that as a valuable resource. But is there anything I should do differently in this case? Any info that needs to be updated for 2007?
Should I attach a couple small thumbnails to an initial email to Getty? How much should I be concerned about the timing factor (the movie is scheduled for realease at the end of 2007) - will they be more valuable if I rush to get them out there, or should I take more time and be more careful with the marketting? Should I request 50% of all sales in my initial email, describing my terms? Maybe I need to go back and re-read a couple chapters of Rohn's book
Thanks again! This is such a valuable resource, and I know beginners like me really appreciate all you do to help!
Andrew
